Brittany Mahomes has spent years turning her family’s personal experience with food allergies into practical support for other families, and that work is now producing a visible change in Kansas City restaurants. In 2023, she helped launch a GivingTuesday fundraising match campaign with FARE, the Food Allergy Research and Education organization, raising more than $200,000 for food allergy programs. The following year, she and Patrick Mahomes’ 15 and the Mahomies Foundation formalised its commitment by partnering with FARE to create 15 and FARE, an initiative designed to make dining out, community food access, and everyday life safer for people living with food allergies. That initiative has now reached an important milestone. Joe’s KC has become the first Kansas City area restaurant recognised under the 15 and FARE program, with all of its locations receiving the designation, according to KCTV5. Customers can look for a “15 and FARE approved” sign at the restaurant, a signal that staff have completed extensive training and that the kitchen follows specific procedures to reduce the risk of accidental allergen exposure. For families who often approach…
Brittany and Patrick Mahomes' allergy project approves first KC restaurant
In short
The 15 and the Mahomies Foundation collaborated with FARE to offer no-cost training and resources to restaurants across the Kansas City area. Establishments must meet strict operational standards to minimize cross-contact and safely welcome diners with serious food sensitivities. Joe’s KC earned the inaugural one-year approval by fulfilling all criteria, including expanding its customer allergen documentation into a comprehensive two-page menu guide.
Key points
- The 15 and FARE initiative helps Kansas City establishments safely serve diners who live…: The 15 and FARE initiative helps Kansas City establishments safely serve diners who live with life-threatening food allergies.
- Local restaurants can access the program's staff resources, kitchen protocols, and verifi…: Local restaurants can access the program's staff resources, kitchen protocols, and verification audits at no operational cost.
- Qualifying venues must establish written allergy policies and provide transparent ingredi…: Qualifying venues must establish written allergy policies and provide transparent ingredient disclosures directly on their menus.